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A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural influencers and emerging voices discuss the most pressing issues driving the news cycle nationally and across the globe.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 30min
Adobe CEO on the impacts of AI on upcoming elections, the future for creators and regulation
Adobe chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen speaks with technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler about Adobe’s suite of creative software incorporating AI, the company’s work to tackle misinformation and the balance between innovation and risk with the advent of new technologies.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Mar 4, 2024 • 27min
Michael McFaul on Alexei Navalny: ‘Even for me, it was a shock that they decided to kill him’
Former U.S. ambassador to Moscow Michael McFaul speaks with associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, how his wife Yulia Navalnaya could continue his legacy, U.S. aid for Ukraine and his hopes for Russia.
Conversation recorded on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Mar 1, 2024 • 31min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Toluse Olorunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh Rogin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh Rogin about President Biden and Donald Trump's border visits, Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, 'eroding' support for Ukraine across the U.S. and more.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Feb 29, 2024 • 52min
Rare diseases research, challenges and firsthand accounts
FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf and rare disease nonprofit founders, Katie Gregg and Rich Horgan, discuss the ongoing challenges around rare diseases, the paucity of medical data and the role of citizens in advancing research and solutions.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 7min
How young Americans are navigating today’s economy and finding financial solutions
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and other financial experts examine the unique challenges young Americans entering adulthood are facing. Including continued inflation, industry-wide job cuts and high student debt, and how young people are navigating today’s economic landscape, learning about financial solutions in online communities and investing in their future.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Feb 28, 2024 • 30min
2024 Roundtable: Sen. McConnell stepping down, Immigration and Biden's fundraising advantage
Reporters Tyler Pager, Meryl Kornfield and Michael Scherer discuss Sen. Mitch McConnell's plans to step down from leadership in Novermber, the economic impact of immigration and what Biden's fundraising advantage over Trump signals for the general election.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Feb 27, 2024 • 34min
Kara Swisher on her 'big falling out' with Elon Musk, big tech and 'Burn Book'
The long-time tech journalist discusses her memoir, "Burn Book," her relationships with tech leaders over the course of her career, including what led to her 'inexplicable falling out' with Elon Musk, and the Supreme Court's landmark social media cases.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Feb 23, 2024 • 30min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dylan Wells, Max Boot and Jennifer Rubin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dylan Wells, Max Boot and Jennifer Rubin about the Republican South Carolina primary, the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine.
Conversation recorded on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Feb 21, 2024 • 43min
Former defense secretary Roberts M. Gates: Putin ‘will only get stronger’ if the West fractures
Roberts M. Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director, speaks with The Post’s associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Alexei Navalny, continuing economic and military aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Gaza war and why U.S. allies are “hedging” by increasing their national defense spending.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.

Feb 21, 2024 • 30min
Paul Ryan on 'Trump populism,' Nikki Haley being 'healthy' for his party and the future of the GOP
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks with Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane about how he sees 2024 Republican front-runner Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party, the future of the GOP and the issues at stake this election cycle.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.